Saudi Aramco chief says DeepSeek AI makes 'big difference' to operations
(ft.com)
Saudi Aramco chief says DeepSeek AI makes ‘big difference’ to operations
Saudi Aramco chief says DeepSeek AI makes ‘big difference’ to operations
Pokemon Go developer sold to Saudi Arabian-owned Scopely for $3.5B
(nianticlabs.com)
Today we’re announcing changes at Niantic that will set us on a bold new course.
Today we’re announcing changes at Niantic that will set us on a bold new course.
Pokémon Go developer Niantic to sell gaming business to Saudi group
(theverge.com)
Niantic Labs has announced that it’s selling its video game division to Saudi Arabia-owned mobile developer Scopely for $3.5 billion after struggling to replicate the success of Pokémon Go across its other AR games.
Niantic Labs has announced that it’s selling its video game division to Saudi Arabia-owned mobile developer Scopely for $3.5 billion after struggling to replicate the success of Pokémon Go across its other AR games.
Neom is reportedly turning into a financial disaster, except for McKinsey and Co
(techcrunch.com)
A new WSJ report suggests that Saudi Arabia’s now eight-year-old Neom project — a futuristic, carbon-neutral, 105-mile-long linear city envisioned by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — has become a financial sinkhole.
A new WSJ report suggests that Saudi Arabia’s now eight-year-old Neom project — a futuristic, carbon-neutral, 105-mile-long linear city envisioned by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — has become a financial sinkhole.
The Nabataeans Are Coming
(historytoday.com)
The volte face has been astonishing. Until 2017, or thereabouts, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was seen as the hallmark of Islamic puritanism, where compulsorily veiled women were forbidden to travel without their male guardian’s permission, shops closed during prayer time, and the ‘religious police’ brandished canes to marshal the faithful into mosques.
The volte face has been astonishing. Until 2017, or thereabouts, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was seen as the hallmark of Islamic puritanism, where compulsorily veiled women were forbidden to travel without their male guardian’s permission, shops closed during prayer time, and the ‘religious police’ brandished canes to marshal the faithful into mosques.
'Pokémon Go' Maker Nears $3.5B Deal to Sell Games Unit
(bloomberg.com)
Niantic Inc., the company behind the 2016 hit Pokémon Go, is in talks to sell its video-game business to Saudi Arabia-owned Scopely Inc., according to several people familiar with the discussions.
Niantic Inc., the company behind the 2016 hit Pokémon Go, is in talks to sell its video-game business to Saudi Arabia-owned Scopely Inc., according to several people familiar with the discussions.
Pokémon Go Maker Niantic in Talks to Sell Games Unit to Scopely
(bloomberg.com)
Niantic Inc., the company behind the 2016 hit Pokémon Go, is in talks to sell its video-game business to Saudi Arabia-owned Scopely Inc., according to several people familiar with the discussions.
Niantic Inc., the company behind the 2016 hit Pokémon Go, is in talks to sell its video-game business to Saudi Arabia-owned Scopely Inc., according to several people familiar with the discussions.
BYD Lands 12.5GWh Deal with Saudi Electricity Company
(energy-storage.news)
EV and BESS firm BYD has agreed a major order from the Saudi Electricity Company, the state utility and transmission & distribution (T&D) system operator of Saudi Arabia.
EV and BESS firm BYD has agreed a major order from the Saudi Electricity Company, the state utility and transmission & distribution (T&D) system operator of Saudi Arabia.
Hans Zimmer in Talks to Re-Create Saudi Arabia's National Anthem
(hollywoodreporter.com)
How about the Hans Zimmer “bwong” sound in a national anthem? It could happen, with reports coming out of Saudi Arabia that the Oscar-winning composer is in talks to create, or re-create, the country’s national anthem.
How about the Hans Zimmer “bwong” sound in a national anthem? It could happen, with reports coming out of Saudi Arabia that the Oscar-winning composer is in talks to create, or re-create, the country’s national anthem.
Forget jeansgate–Magnus Carlsen's deal with Saudi Arabia is the real story
(sportspolitika.news)
While the chess world fixates on the FIDE jeansgate scandal, Carlsen quietly signed a deal to serve as Saudi Arabia's "global ambassador" for the 2025 Esports World Cup.
While the chess world fixates on the FIDE jeansgate scandal, Carlsen quietly signed a deal to serve as Saudi Arabia's "global ambassador" for the 2025 Esports World Cup.
Epic Construction Site in the Saudi Desert Is a Hazard for Workers
(wsj.com)
Billed as a futuristic city-state with dazzling architecture including parallel 106-mile-long skyscrapers taller than the Empire State Building, Neom is the centerpiece of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s plans to transform his oil-rich country into a modern diversified economy.
Billed as a futuristic city-state with dazzling architecture including parallel 106-mile-long skyscrapers taller than the Empire State Building, Neom is the centerpiece of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s plans to transform his oil-rich country into a modern diversified economy.
Financially, Saudi Arabia is flying by the seat of its pants. But how longer?
(middleeasteye.net)
Saudi Arabia's most extravagant and outrageous giga-project - the futuristic city called "Neom", carved out of the country's northwest border region - is trying a reboot after funding and other challenges over the past year appeared to put key elements of Neom in jeopardy.
Saudi Arabia's most extravagant and outrageous giga-project - the futuristic city called "Neom", carved out of the country's northwest border region - is trying a reboot after funding and other challenges over the past year appeared to put key elements of Neom in jeopardy.
Workers in Saudi Arabia say Amazon failed to compensate them for labor abuses
(theguardian.com)
In February, one of the world’s richest employers, Amazon, announced it had refunded nearly $2m to more than 700 overseas workers who had been forced to pay big recruiting fees to get work at the company’s warehouses in Saudi Arabia.
In February, one of the world’s richest employers, Amazon, announced it had refunded nearly $2m to more than 700 overseas workers who had been forced to pay big recruiting fees to get work at the company’s warehouses in Saudi Arabia.
Neom CEO departs as Saudi Arabia scales back mega-projects
(theguardian.com)
Nadhmi al-Nasr, the longtime chief executive of the $500bn Saudi development project Neom launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has departed, according to a Neom statement issued on Tuesday that did not give a reason for the departure.
Nadhmi al-Nasr, the longtime chief executive of the $500bn Saudi development project Neom launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has departed, according to a Neom statement issued on Tuesday that did not give a reason for the departure.
Saudi government plans $100B AI and data infrastructure group
(middleeastainews.com)
Bloomberg confirms rumours about 'Project Transcendence'
Bloomberg confirms rumours about 'Project Transcendence'
21,000 Killed Working on Saudi Megaprojects During Construction: Report
(newsweek.com)
Thousands of workers have reportedly been killed or have gone missing during the construction of several megaprojects in Saudi Arabia.
Thousands of workers have reportedly been killed or have gone missing during the construction of several megaprojects in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabian Neom project 'uses one fifth of world's steel'
(agbi.com)
The Neom giga-project in Saudi Arabia is currently using one fifth of all the steel produced in the world, an official said on Monday.
The Neom giga-project in Saudi Arabia is currently using one fifth of all the steel produced in the world, an official said on Monday.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia push ahead with $1.8B electricity interconnector project
(zawya.com)
Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Essmat has reiterated his commitment to completing the Saudi-Egypt electricity interconnector project by early summer 2024, emphasising the importance of close collaboration and coordination between all involved parties.
Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Essmat has reiterated his commitment to completing the Saudi-Egypt electricity interconnector project by early summer 2024, emphasising the importance of close collaboration and coordination between all involved parties.
The Line (and why it's bad)
(urbanproxima.com)
The Line is the mega-city of the future, or so Saudi crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman (aka MBS) would have us believe. Part of the Saudi government’s Vision 2030 initiative, the project originally claimed it could spin up a 9 million-person city in the middle of the desert.
The Line is the mega-city of the future, or so Saudi crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman (aka MBS) would have us believe. Part of the Saudi government’s Vision 2030 initiative, the project originally claimed it could spin up a 9 million-person city in the middle of the desert.
Saudi Officials May Have Deliberately Assisted 9/11 Hijackers: New Evidence
(propublica.org)
From the start of U.S. investigations into the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the question of whether the Saudi government might have been involved has hovered over the case.
From the start of U.S. investigations into the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the question of whether the Saudi government might have been involved has hovered over the case.
World’s Biggest Construction Project Is a Magnet for Executives Behaving Badly
(wsj.com)
Neom executives were summoned to the office to manage a crisis: Three workers had recently died toiling on the world’s biggest construction project.
Neom executives were summoned to the office to manage a crisis: Three workers had recently died toiling on the world’s biggest construction project.